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reasoning check: a rectangular garden bed has length 8 cm and width 6 cm. Find its area.

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Mensuration and calculation

Question

A. 48 cm^2
B. 48 cm
C. 53 cm^2
D. 43 cm^2

Answer

The correct answer is 48 cm^2.

Explanation

Trace the calculation before choosing. The verified method for Measures in geometry gives 48 cm^2; no later explanation is allowed to change that value.

Common mistake

Measures in geometry common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Use standard units of measure and related concepts including length, area, volume, capacity, mass, time and money..

Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Measures in geometry.

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